Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

Composition of Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant contains Guaiphenesin (50mg/5ml) + Ambroxol (15mg/5ml) + Levosalbutamol (0.5mg/5ml). It belongs to the Beta-2 agonist + Mucolytic + Expectorant class of medicines.

Uses of Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

• Productive cough with thick mucus
• chest congestion
• wheezing/bronchospasm associated with bronchitis
• asthma or COPD

Key benefits

• Relieves chest congestion
• Helps loosen and thin thick mucus
• Eases coughing out phlegm
• Reduces wheeze and breathlessness due to bronchospasm
• Improves airflow and breathing comfort

How Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant works

Levosalbutamol is a selective beta-2 agonist that relaxes airway smooth muscles to relieve bronchospasm and wheeze. Ambroxol thins and breaks down mucus, while guaifenesin increases hydration of secretions and helps expel phlegm.

How to take Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

Oral syrup/expectorant. Take exactly as prescribed; measure with a dosing cup/spoon. Can be taken with or without food; taking after food may reduce stomach upset. Maintain adequate fluid intake; do not exceed recommended dose.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. It can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

Most side effects of Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• diarrhoea
• headache
• dizziness
• tremor
• nervousness
• palpitations
• muscle cramps
• throat irritation
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, seizure disorders and glaucoma. May cause tremor, dizziness or palpitations—avoid driving if affected. Seek medical help if breathing worsens, chest pain occurs, or symptoms persist beyond a few days. Not for dry cough without mucus unless advised by a doctor.

Do not take Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (may reduce effect), other sympathomimetics/bronchodilators (additive side effects), MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants (increased cardiovascular effects), diuretics or corticosteroids (risk of low potassium), digoxin (arrhythmia risk with hypokalaemia)

How to store Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children. Do not freeze.

Expert advice for Asthalin Plus Strawberry And Raspberry Expectorant

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Asthalin Plus Expectorant relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.</li> <li>It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.</li> <li>If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.</li> <li>Stop taking Asthalin Plus Expectorant and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Cipla Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory (Mucolytic/Expectorant + Bronchodilator)

Drug class:

Beta-2 agonist + Mucolytic + Expectorant